Specialty Lab Assistant

Lab AssistantLabCorp is seeking a Lab Assistant to join our team at Portland, OR.Work ScheduleThis is a casual/per diem position, hours will be "as needed". Start and end times will vary on 1st Shift.Job ResponsibilitiesReceive and sort clinical lab specimensPrepare specimens for testing and analysisScan and/or data entry of specimen and patient informationEnsure all lab equipment is working properly and perform minor instrumentation maintenanceTroubleshoot any specimen related issuesReplenish test bench supplies as neededMaintain a clean and safe work environmentComplete record logs and other administrative duties as requestedFollow all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure safety and quality standardsMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentPreferred Qualification:Current or prior LabCorp experience6 months experience in the healthcare industry, such as a physician's office, clinic or hospital6 months of experience in an assembly or manufacturing production environment6 months experience in a medical/clinical laboratory experienceAdditional Job Standards:Comfortability with handling biological specimensAbility to accurately identify specimensBasic computer knowledge and data entry skillsHigh level of attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and multitaskAbility to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet established turn-around timesStrong communication skills: both written and verbalAbility to sit and/or stand for extended periods of timeAble to pass a standardized color blindness testFlexibility to work overtime as neededAt LabCorp we have a passion in helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then LabCorp could be a great next career step!Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.We encourage all to apply. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.